Based on over forty years of teaching writing and endorsed by numerous successful students, Real-World Writing provides a proven method of writing formal prose to the student, teacher, and professional. Its hard-headed approach provides concrete methods for reporting, convincing, and persuading. As vital interchange is critical in the global market, the importance of the written word is unavoidable. Real-World Writing examines the reasons why many students and professionals are not successful or competent writers. It encourages critical thinking by offering the responsibilities that any writing must meet as well as pinpointing the important areas of pre-writing, sense of audience, and proofreading. Further, this book includes tips for punctuation that are not included in most handbooks and a valuable shortcut for correcting student papers. Its numerous student testimonials attest to its continued success over the decades. May this book release your heart and mind into words